Fifth & Mission

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Who is New S.F. District Attorney Brooke Jenkins? Jul 11, 2022

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Mayor London Breed appointed former Recall Chesa Boudin spokesperson Brooke Jenkins as San Francisco's new district attorney last week. The prosecutor has promised to bring accountability and balance to the office, but critics say the mayor’s pick is a return to tough-on-crime policies. Reporters Mallory Moench and Rachel Swan discuss with host Cecilia Lei the changes that Jenkins might bring to the city, and SFSU professor Jason McDaniel explains why Breed's pick is "risky".

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Total SF: The Castro Theatre's Organ Player Rises Again Jul 08, 2022

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On this episode of The Chronicle's Total SF podcast: Longtime Castro Theatre organ player David Hegarty got a scare earlier this year, when Another Planet Entertainment took over operations of the 100-year-old cinema and the future seemed unclear. But the music will go on — the Castro is continuing to employ Hegarty, has been screening movies and a new generation will get to hear "San Francisco" before every show. Hegarty talks about his start as an organ player (including a stint at Pizza & Pipes) and the new digital organ for the theater that is close to reality.

Produced by Peter Hartlaub. Music is "The Tide Will Rise" by the Sunset Shipwrecks off their album "Community" and cable car bell-ringing by 8-time champion Byron Cobb.

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Best of 5M: The Tenderloin Rooster Jul 07, 2022

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First published March 21: For months, a rooster living in a Tenderloin yard has been terrorizing the neighborhood with its all-day crowing. Longtime resident Adriel Lively wanted to do something about it, but she only found dead ends. Chronicle reporter Ryan Kost joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss Lively's ordeal and why a story about an annoying bird -- in a neighborhood riddled with serious problems -- still matters. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Best of 5M: Locked in Fentanyl's Grip Jul 06, 2022

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First published Feb. 3, 2022: San Francisco's death toll from fentanyl overdoses is nearly double the toll of the COVID-19 pandemic. Chronicle reporter Trisha Thadani takes us into the center of the city's fentanyl crisis and introduces us to people who are suffering from addiction firsthand — and she explores the limits of the city's strategy to curb the deadly opioid. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Fixing Our City: Why a Hole in the Ground Is “The Death in the Mission” Jul 05, 2022

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The debut episode of The Chronicle’s new podcast seeking solutions for San Francisco’s seemingly intractable problems: A 2015 apartment building fire at Mission and 22nd streets killed one person and displaced 50. Seven years later, there’s an empty lot, gathering trash and growing weeds. In the middle of a housing crisis. Why has nothing been built in the years since? The answers to that question are painfully emblematic of some of the biggest problems facing San Francisco.| Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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California Gas Prices Get Even Higher, Thanks to a 3-Cent Tax Hike Jul 01, 2022

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California drivers will pay about 3 cents more per gallon in gas taxes after state legislators rejected a push to suspend the increase amid soaring costs at the pump. The tax is built into the price of gas in California, which is about $6.30 per gallon — by far the highest in the nation. Chronicle reporter Dustin Gardiner speaks with host Dominic Fracassa about why this change went into effect. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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How Digital Data Leaves Abortion Seekers Vulnerable Jun 30, 2022

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As abortion clinics close around the country after the fall of Roe v. Wade, residents in states where abortion is now illegal will have to seek services elsewhere. Their digital footprints, including Google searches and text messages, leave them vulnerable to prosecution. Chronicle reporter Camryn Pak joins host Cecilia Lei to talk about the risks that face abortion seekers — and how they could protect themselves.

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The Fate of the Oakland A's Howard Terminal Ballpark Faces a Key Vote Jun 29, 2022

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The deciding factor on whether the Oakland A's will be able to move forward with their $12 billion development plan for a ballpark at Howard Terminal lies in the hands of one key state agency. Port workers are concerned, while others see it as a critical part of Oakland's future. Chronicle reporter Sarah Ravani joins host Cecilia Lei to discuss what's at stake in Thursday's vote. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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What COVID-19's Evolution Means for Our Future Jun 28, 2022

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Will we ever be able to get ahead of this relentless virus? It's surpassed the expectations of health experts and scientists: With each mutation, it's been able to evade immunity and become more infectious. Pandemic fatigue nothwithstanding, the coronavirus will still play a major role in our lives. Chronicle health reporter Erin Allday explains the evolution of the virus to host Cecilia Lei. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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Does the Supreme Court Have Too Much Power? Jun 27, 2022

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California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis says the six justices who voted to overturn Roe v. Wade have discredited the court. Talking to It's All Political on Fifth & Mission host Joe Garofoli, she also says she’s also worried about whether a national abortion ban would supersede California’s laws protecting the right to choose. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod

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